Nationwide Analysis of the Outcomes and Mortality of Hospitalized Infants with Concomitant Diagnosis of COVID-19
Conclusion In this large cohort of hospitalized infants with COVID-19, the infection was associated with complications, including respiratory failure and endotracheal intubations but not associated with a higher risk for mortality. Infants from racial minorities and lower socioeconomic strata carry the highest burden of COVID-19 infection.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - September 8, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Krishnan, Parvathy Malik, Aaqib Isath, Ameesh Bandyopadhyay, Dhrubajyoti Goel, Akshay Parton, Lance Chandrasekharan, Praveen Singh, Meenakshi Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
A Pilot Single-Site Randomized Control Trial: Investigating the Use of Donor Milk in Late Preterm and Term Infants in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Conclusion A study randomizing term and LPIs in the NICU to DM or formula when MOM was unavailable is feasible. It remains unclear if DM improves breastfeeding success in this population.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 30, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Pithia, Neema Grogan, Tristan Garg, Meena Kesavan, Kalpashri Calkins, Kara L. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Glycated Albumin and Glycemia in Pregnancy and Postpartum: A Pilot Study
Conclusion %GAlb decreases between early and late gestation and remains decreased PP, despite a PP increase in total albumin above early pregnancy values. Given the lack of correlation with OGTT values or A1c, %GAlb is unlikely to be useful in assessing glycemia in pregnant or PP women.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 28, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Soffer, Marti D. James, Kaitlyn E. Thaweethai, Tanayott Callahan, Michael Barth, William H. Powe, Camille E. Tags: SMFM Fellowship Series Article Source Type: research
Sociodemographic Factors and Intestinal Microbiome Development in Preterm, Very Low Birth Weight Infants
Conclusion Our results suggest race, sex, and socioeconomic status shape colonization of specific microorganisms to a limited extent. Future studies should confirm these findings and determine clinical relevance through further study of differentially abundant microorganisms and additional factors contributing to colonization patterns.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 28, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Desorcy-Scherer, Katelyn Lamberti, Monica F. Torrez Weaver, Michael Lorca, Graciela L. Parker, Leslie A. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Standard-Dose Azithromycin in Class III Obese Patients Undergoing Unscheduled Cesarean Delivery
Conclusion A standard dose of azithromycin provides adequate perioperative prophylaxis in class III obese patients, decreasing rates of postcesarean wound complications and unscheduled postpartum outpatient visits.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 25, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hopkins, Maeve K. Tewari, Surabhi Yao, Meng DeAngelo, Lydia Buckley, Lauren Rogness, Victoria Kollikonda, Swapna Goje, Oluwatosin Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Respiratory Severity Score during the First 3 Hours of Life as a Predictor for Failure of Noninvasive Respiratory Support and Need for Late Rescue Surfactant Administration
Conclusion We demonstrated that RSS during the first 3 HOL can predict failure of noninvasive respiratory support and need for late rescue surfactant administration. Optimal RSS cutoffs for early rescue surfactant therapy need to be determined in large cohort studies.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 24, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Zapata, Henry A. Becker, Heather L. Lasarev, Michael R. Fort, Prem Guthrie, Scott O. Kaluarachchi, Dinushan C. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Comparison of Outcomes of Less Invasive Surfactant Administration in Prematurely Born Infants in the Delivery Suite and the Neonatal Unit
Conclusion The outcomes of LISA performed on the DS were similar to those of LISA performed on the NNU.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 24, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Shetty, Sandeep Tolentino, Donna Kulkarni, Anay Duffy, Donovan Greenough, Anne Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Current Patterns of Probiotic Use in U.S. Neonatal Intensive Care Units: A Multi-Institution Survey
Conclusion Probiotic use in preterm infants is likely increasing in NICUs across the United States, but significant variability exists. The 2021 AAP statement had variable impact on NICUs' decision regarding probiotic use. The growing interest in adopting probiotics and the significant interhospital variability highlight the need for better regulation and consensus guidelines to ensure standardized use.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 24, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Hanna, Morcos Ahmad, Irfan Yanowitz, Toby Kim, Jae Hunter, Catherine DiGeronimo, Robert Ahmad, Kaashif A. Sullivan, Kevin Markel, Troy A. Hair, Amy B. Chaaban, Hala Pammi, Mohan Huff, Katie A. Jasani, Bonny Fuchs, Lynn Cuna, Alain Garg, Parvesh M. Reber, Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Selection of Standards for Sonographic Fetal Head Circumference by Use of z-Scores
Conclusion The WHO standard is likely best for diagnosis of abnormal HC. The Jeanty (Chervenak) reference suggested by the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine had poor sensitivity for microcephaly screening.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 24, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Combs, C. Andrew Rosario, Amber del Balogun, Olaide Ashimi Bowman, Zachary S. Amara, Sushma Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder are Associated with Altered Glucose Parameters in Early and Late Gestation
Conclusion Higher PTSD symptoms were associated with greater insulin secretion over pregnancy in this sample. More research is needed to replicate these findings and evaluate the effects of treatment of PTSD on mitigating the risk for gestational diabetes.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 24, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Bublitz, Margaret H. Anderson, Micheline R. Sanapo, Laura Scarfo, Victoria N. Bourjeily, Ghada Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Associations between COVID-19 State Policies and Maternal Mortality and Morbidity
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 24, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Williams, Ashley M. Chaturvedi, Rahul Abramovitz, Sharon White, Robert S. Tags: Letter to the Editor Source Type: research
Structured Framework for Multidisciplinary Parent Counseling and Medical Interventions for Fetuses and Infants with Trisomy 13 or Trisomy 18
Conclusion Through multidisciplinary collaboration, we successfully created a patient-centered approach for counseling families facing a diagnosis of T13/T18. Other institutions may use our approach as a model for developing their own standardized approach.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 24, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Kim, Amanda J.H. Marshall, Mayme Gievers, Ladawna Tate, Tyler Taub, Sara Dukhovny, Stephanie Ronai, Christina Madriago, Erin J. Tags: Clinical Opinion Source Type: research
Morbidity of Repeat Cesarean Delivery after a Trial of Labor as Compared with Elective Repeat Cesarean Delivery
Conclusion For women with one prior CD the morbidity of repeat cesarean after labor is not more than the morbidity of planned repeat CD. Our study can be helpful in delivery planning counseling for patients with one prior CD.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 17, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Markovic, Emily S. Fox, Nathan S. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Impact of Maternal Diabetes Mellitus on Neonatal Outcomes among Infants < 32 Weeks of Gestation in China: A Multicenter Cohort Study
Conclusion While the MDM diagnostic rate for mothers of very preterm infants was high in China, MDM was not associated with mortality or major morbidities for very preterm infants.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 14, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yuan, Jing Gu, Xinyue Yang, Jie Lin, Xinzhu Hu, Jingfei Jiang, Siyuan Du, Lizhong Zhou, Wenhao Cao, Yun Lee, Shoo K. Shan, Ruobing Zhang, Lan Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
Maternal Well-Being in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Practices: Findings from the ROLO Study
Conclusion Our findings indicated 25% of pregnant women in the first trimester reported low well-being scores. Associations between maternal well-being and breastfeeding patterns were explained by maternal age and education level, suggesting low mood may not be a barrier to breastfeeding initiation or duration. This trial is registered at: https://www.isrctn.com/
ISRCTN54392969.
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Source: American Journal of Perinatology - August 14, 2023 Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Authors: Yelverton, Cara A. Geraghty, Aisling A. O'Brien, Eileen C. Killeen, Sarah L. Larkin, Elizabeth Mehegan, John Cronin, Martina McAuliffe, Fionnuala M. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
